Ruger American 7.62x39 Gen I vs Gen II with the AK-47 magwell.

Published 2024-01-22
A quick rundown comparing the Gen I to the Gen II for accuracy and overall likes/dislikes. Both rifles are utilizing my AK-47 drop in magwell which is now confirmed to fit in the Gen II series of rifles. Please visit my website at www.firecastlecustoms.com if you would like to get a magwell for your Ruger American Rifle in 7.62x39 to use the magazine that it should have come with…. The Magpul MOE AK-47.

All Comments (21)
  • Great video & great rifles. That Range is sweet, love the paper target holding stand. The lead sleds, change your length of pull, due to the part holding the recoil pad. A bipod & rear bag is better for consistency & accuracy. And since you don't carry the lead sled when out hunting, its best to shoot the rifle how it will be shot in the field, recoil pad in your sholder. Have a Great Week~!
  • @MossOutdoorsAR
    I just bought a gen 2. The bolt is the smoothest. I have a G1 American as well. It honestly sounds like a factory issue on your bolt. I know Ruger has great warranties and customer service.
  • @briankelly2886
    Not bad considering it's basically crap ammo and the bench shakes worse than a bowl of Jello!
  • @raybeattie985
    I use 154 soft point wolf..hard to find now..but accurate
  • Looks like you've got this mag conversion figured out. Very nice. One question, will these run surplus mags or fitted for pmags only?
  • Man I love mine. My buddies think it’s awesome with a 30 rd mag. I like the 10 rd plastic ones. Keep that weight down. Feeds better than the mini 30 mag. That’s for sure.
  • @Mikp-zw3cs
    I don't recall if you said what suppressors you're using on the 2 guns, but they are nice and quiet, can you tell me what they are I would like to put one on mine.
  • @epiphonedotblack
    Great Video! Any chance you could provide more information on how you mounted the rail on the stock of the gen 1?
  • @bozaiwarrior
    I like that conversion well but I wish ruger had made all the gen 1's the same. I've got one of the older ones with a flared barrel and the stocks are more a less only good for one mag well system. kinda like rugers got a Gen 1, 1.5 and 2. You may also wanna try PPU 123 soft spire points they seem to be hotter than wolf, they throw off my BDC reticle in my primary arms SLx, the zero changes vertically by about 4-6 inches. it may also be just the rifle to
  • @Gmoney30001
    I heard complains about chambering with the bolt in 7.62 on thes 1st gen is 2nd one better ?
  • Did ruger throw a thread protector in the box of the gen 2 in case people want to take the break off?
  • @brucegardner7630
    Hi I'm Bruce,.what caliber are you shooting and what magazines are you using for the Gen 2?
  • @jcann313
    Is there a magwell for the GEN 2 308 that will convert to M14/M1A? So that it will use M14 magazines?
  • Do they have a 24 or 26 inch barrel will it use high capacity mags or drums
  • @Milspecpoptart
    That rifle would look hilarious and terrifying at the same time with a 75rd drum on the bottom... Because reloading is stupid.
  • @phxamigo
    Is there ever any sales on these magwells? thanks